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Quad Inspired (PDM Herod)

Indian

Opens with Cinnamon and Pepperwood lending an immediate elegance deepening through a woody heart of Tobacco Leaf, Incense, Osmanthus, and Labdanum over a dry, grounded base of Vanilla, Iso E Super, Musk, and Cedar.

Is Quad Inspired (PDM Herod) a clone of Herod?

HerodParfums de MarlyStrong

This bottle carries the Herod DNA. Shares 9 notes with the original.

cinnamonpepperwoodtobacco leafincenseosmanthusvanilla+3 more
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Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Herod by Parfums de Marly. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

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Quad Inspired (PDM Herod) bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmBalsamicWoodyAmberLeatherySmokySweetAnimalic

Longevity

h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2026

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

Top, Heart & Base Notes

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
P
Pepperwood
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours
Vanilla
Vanilla
Iso E Super
Iso E Super
Musk
Musk
Cedar
Cedar
C
Cypriol Oil (Nagarmotha)
Vetiver
Vetiver

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Quad Inspired (PDM Herod) is widely considered inspired by Parfums de Marly Herod, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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